8 Rap Songs That Sample Bobby Womack

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Legendary singer Bobby Womack died of unknown causes on Friday (June 27). The 70-year old crooner's music career spanned several decades, with roots as the lead singer of R&B group The Valentinos and as a backup guitarist for Sam Cooke.

Womack's heartfelt songs reached beyond the new breed of R&B singers. The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is also responsible for some of your favorite rap songs. Here are eight hip-hop records that sample the great Bobby Womack. —Darryl Robertson 1. Big K.R.I.T. "Just Touched Down" (2010)

Bobby Womack, "Across 110th Street" (1972)

2. Kendrick Lamar, "Cut You Off (To Grow Closer) (2010)

JJ Johnson & Bobby Womack "Harlem Love Theme" (1972)

3. Consequence Feat. Kanye West & Little Brother, "I See Now" (2004)

Bobby Womack "I'm Through Trying To Prove My Love To You" (1973)

4. Project Pat, "You Know The Biss" (1999)

Bobby Womack "Woman's Gotta Have It" (1972)

5. Juicy J, "Like A Pimp" (2002)

Bobby Womack "Across 110th Street" (1972)

6. 50 Cent "What If" (2005)

Bobby Womack "Womans Gotta Have It" (1972)

7. Rick Ross Feat. Jadakiss, "Oil Money Gang"

Bobby Womack "That's The Way I Feel About 'Cha" (1971)

8. Smoke DZA, "Rugby Thompson" (2012)

Bobby Womack "Across 110th Street" (1972)